Antique Print-HILL-CLIMB-REST VS. LABOUR-Spinneker-Vinne-1757

Beschreibung

Antique print, titled: 'Kies rust voor moeite.' - (Choose rest over effort'). A man leaning over a cane labours uphill while another man stands a little ways higher and points down. Etching on hand laid paper. Description: From "Leerzame Zinnebeelden" by Adriaan Spinneker, probably a 1757 edition. Ref: Landwehr, Emblem & Fable books Low Countries 760; Landwehr, Dutch Emblem books (1962), 217; NNBW 4, cols. 1260-2.Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Vincent van der Vinne Jr.' after 'Adriaan Spinneker'. Most of the refined plates are by painter and etcher Vincent van der Vinne Jr (1686-1742), although J.C. Philips is given as the etcher of 4 plates in the second part of this book. The author of this work is Adriaan Spinniker (Groningen 1676-1754 Haarlem). He was a preacher with the doopsgezinde gemeente in Amsterdam. He is known for his poetry. Condition: Very good, given age. Margins cropped close to the platemark. A small stain in the lower margin and one in the top left corner. A faint dampstain in the lower left margin and far edge of the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: C329-22 The overall size is ca. 5.1 x 3.9 inch. The image size is ca. 4.5 x 3.5 inch. The overall size is ca. 13 x 10 cm. The image size is ca. 11.5 x 9 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 62100

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